Date of dispatch of this notice: 12/07/2019
External Reference: 2019-258138
TED Reference: 2019/S 135-333977
Contract award notice - utilities
Information
Published
Contract award notice - utilities
Contract award notice – utilities
Results of the procurement procedure
Services
Directive 2014/25/EU
Section I: Contracting entity
I.1)
Name and addresses
EirGrid plc
N/A
Block 2 - The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
IE
Contact person:
Peter Whearity
Telephone:
+353 12370166
E-mail:
peter.whearity@eirgrid.com
Internet address(es):
Main address:
http://www.eirgrid.com
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/219
I.2)
Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.6)
Main activity
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
EWIC Marine Survey - Off-Shore Geophysical Survey
Reference number:
ENQEIR609
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
71354500
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Marine survey services
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
EirGrid has awarded this contract
The East West Interconnector (EWIC) is a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnector which links the electricity transmission grids of Ireland and Great Britain. It has a power rating of 500 MW and utilises HVDC Voltage Source Converter technology. EWIC is a fully regulated interconnector which was developed and is owned by EirGrid Interconnector DAC (EIDAC) which is part of the EirGrid Group. The asset was built by ABB and entered into commercial operationa in December 2012. The asset base consists of the following;
In relation to the 187km of Marine Cable, EIDAC intend to undertake an ‘inspection survey’, comprising high resolution multibeam echo sounder and side scan sonar to assess the burial condition of the cable and identify any changes to the cable’s current protection and environmental conditions.
The East West Interconnector (EWIC) is a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnector which links the electricity transmission grids of Ireland and Great Britain. It has a power rating of 500 MW and utilises HVDC Voltage Source Converter technology. EWIC is a fully regulated interconnector which was developed and is owned by EirGrid Interconnector DAC (EIDAC) which is part of the EirGrid Group. The asset was built by ABB and entered into commercial operationa in December 2012. The asset base consists of the following;
In relation to the 187km of Marine Cable, EIDAC intend to undertake an ‘inspection survey’, comprising high resolution multibeam echo sounder and side scan sonar to assess the burial condition of the cable and identify any changes to the cable’s current protection and environmental conditions.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
71354500
-
Marine survey services
II.2.3)
Place of performance
Main site or place of performance:
Between Ireland and Wales
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
EirGrid has awarded this contract.
The East West Interconnector (EWIC) is a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnector which links the electricity transmission grids of Ireland and Great Britain. It has a power rating of 500 MW and utilises HVDC Voltage Source Converter technology. EWIC is a fully regulated interconnector which was developed and is owned by EirGrid Interconnector DAC (EIDAC) which is part of the EirGrid Group. The asset was built by ABB and entered into commercial operationa in December 2012. The asset base consists of the following;
- 500 MW Converter Station (Portan, Ireland)
- 500 MW Converter Station (Shotton, GB)
- High Voltage Cable Spares Facility
- 40km HVDC Land Cable in Ireland
- 30km HVDC Land Cable in GB
- 187km HVDC Marine Cable
- 257km Fibre Optic Cable (bundled with cable)
In relation to the 187km of Marine Cable, EIDAC intend to undertake an ‘inspection survey’, comprising high resolution multibeam echo sounder and side scan sonar to assess the burial condition of the cable and identify any changes to the cable’s current protection and environmental conditions.
This survey follows on from the 2015 survey, wherein EIDAC performed a high-resolution survey to establish the cable depth of burial and seabed level dataset along the entire EWIC route. While the entire depth of burial survey will not need to be repeated, the proposed ‘inspection’ survey shall identify with confidence changes in sediment depth/mobility and the depth of burial/cable exposure.
Interested parties should refer to the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to the etenders notice for full details
The East West Interconnector (EWIC) is a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnector which links the electricity transmission grids of Ireland and Great Britain. It has a power rating of 500 MW and utilises HVDC Voltage Source Converter technology. EWIC is a fully regulated interconnector which was developed and is owned by EirGrid Interconnector DAC (EIDAC) which is part of the EirGrid Group. The asset was built by ABB and entered into commercial operationa in December 2012. The asset base consists of the following;
- 500 MW Converter Station (Portan, Ireland)
- 500 MW Converter Station (Shotton, GB)
- High Voltage Cable Spares Facility
- 40km HVDC Land Cable in Ireland
- 30km HVDC Land Cable in GB
- 187km HVDC Marine Cable
- 257km Fibre Optic Cable (bundled with cable)
In relation to the 187km of Marine Cable, EIDAC intend to undertake an ‘inspection survey’, comprising high resolution multibeam echo sounder and side scan sonar to assess the burial condition of the cable and identify any changes to the cable’s current protection and environmental conditions.
This survey follows on from the 2015 survey, wherein EIDAC performed a high-resolution survey to establish the cable depth of burial and seabed level dataset along the entire EWIC route. While the entire depth of burial survey will not need to be repeated, the proposed ‘inspection’ survey shall identify with confidence changes in sediment depth/mobility and the depth of burial/cable exposure.
Interested parties should refer to the Information Memorandum and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire attached to the etenders notice for full details
II.2.5)
Award criteria ( Agree to publish? yes )
Criteria below
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Health Safety and Environment
/
Weighting:
5
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Technical Evaluation
/
Weighting:
55
Quality criterion
-
Name:
Legal
/
Weighting:
5
Price
-
Weighting:
35
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
no
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
: yes
IV.2)
Administrative information
IV.2.1)
Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S: 2018/S 035-077201
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: EWIC Marine Survey - Off-Shore Geophysical Survey
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
03/07/2019
V.2.2)
Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )
Number of tenders received:
5
Number of tenders received by electronic means:
5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators
:
noV.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )
MMT Sweden AB
SE 556679470601
Sven Kälfelts gata 11
Västra Frölunda
Gothenburg
SE
Telephone:
+46 317620300
E-mail:
sales@mmt.se
Internet address:
http://www.mmt.se
The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT) ( Agree to publish? yes )
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
1078897.00
EUR
Total value of the contract/lot:
1078897.00
EUR
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3)
Additional information
1) Interested parties must register their interest on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications. All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie)only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed(or not relayed) via third parties.
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or eTax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded.
8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words ‘or equivalent’ will always be appended.
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
2) This is the sole call for competition for this service.
3) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers.
4) Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
5) It will be a condition of award that candidates are tax compliant and are in a position to produce a valid tax clearance certificate or eTax Clearance from the Revenue Commissioners when requested.
6) If for any reason it is not possible to award the contract one or more of the tenderers invited following the conclusion of this competitive process, the contracting authority reserves the right to award the contract to the next ranked tenderer as appropriate.
7) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process or any contract awarded.
8) Please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words ‘or equivalent’ will always be appended.
9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of questionnaires with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, candidates are advised to ensure that they return fully completed questionnaires in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
VI.4.3)
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The contracting authority will not conclude this contract to which a standstill period applies in accordance with Council Directive 2014/25/EU, until after the expiry of the standstill period which commences on the day following the date of notification on concerned candidates and tenderers. The duration of the standstill period will be 14 calendar days where notifications are sent electronically or by fax and 16 calendar days where these are sent by any other means. The Statutory Instrument mentioned above provides that review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the reviewable public contract and alleges that he or she has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by an infringement of the law in relation in this contract.
The contracting authority will not conclude this contract to which a standstill period applies in accordance with Council Directive 2014/25/EU, until after the expiry of the standstill period which commences on the day following the date of notification on concerned candidates and tenderers. The duration of the standstill period will be 14 calendar days where notifications are sent electronically or by fax and 16 calendar days where these are sent by any other means. The Statutory Instrument mentioned above provides that review procedures are available in the High Court to a person who has or has had an interest in obtaining the reviewable public contract and alleges that he or she has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed by an infringement of the law in relation in this contract.
VI.4.4)
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Central office of the High Courts
Appeal Section Ground Floor, East Wing, Inns Quay
Dublin
7
IE
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie